Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center (408) 384-8404
Binge Eating Therapy and Counseling in San Jose
Laura L.C. Johnson, MBA, MA, LMFT, Cognitive Behavior Therapist
What is Binge Eating Disorder?
Binge eating disorder is characterized by recurrent binge eating episodes during which a person feels a loss of control over his or her eating. Binge eating episodes may be associated with:
- Eating until feeling uncomfortably full
- Eating large amounts of food when not physically hungry
- Eating more rapidly than normal
- Eating alone because you are embarrassed by how much you are eating
- Feeling disgusted, depressed or guilty after overeating
Unlike bulimia, binge eating episodes are not followed by purging, excessive exercise or fasting. As a result, people with binge eating disorder may be overweight or obese. They experience guilt, shame and/or distress about the binge eating, which can lead to more binge eating.
Some people may not meet the full criteria for binge eating disorder but may still benefit from treatment.
Common Goals of Therapy
- Uncover the triggers that lead to binge eating, emotional eating and unhealthy behaviors
- Increase mindful eating behaviors
- Reduce obsessive thoughts about food and weight
- Reduce negative thought patterns
- Find healthy ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- Increase positive emotions and self-acceptance
- Develop resilience to prevent relapse
Laura L.C. Johnson, MBA, MA, LMFT, offers therapy and counseling for binge eating disorder. My San Jose counseling office on Saratoga Avenue is centrally located to serve the Silicon Valley including San Jose, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, and Santa Clara.
Certified by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy